Category Archives: Adoption Preparation One of my all time favorite adoption momma mentors recommended this short read (20 pages) accompanied by 2 DVDs: “Taming the Tiger While it’s a kitten”. You can read an online review here. This pamplet and DVDs offer a 3 month program breakdown in 3 phases. It’s geared for children and adoptees who have been […] Our family is so honored to be asked to share our story in today’s write up on this Christian parenting blog: One Million Arrows Christian Parenting Blog. Go check it out…and join us in the REALLY fun countdown to board that plane in just 2 weeks and ONE day…Yep–just 15 days until we get on […] YAY!!! That made my morning ~ praying you have lines up to write. I am so excited about your journey. Wishing the states were not so spread out and I could hop in a car to send you off and welcome you home at the Airport. We’ll do it via our hearts – K? =) Hugs to you!!!!!!! I cannot wait to check out the write up! Nor can I think of a better family to be recognized in a Christian Parenting blog! i can’t wait to see & hear about all the experiences when you guys reach isaac!! 😀  Psalm 126 2 Our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with songs of joy. Then it was said among the nations, “The LORD has done great things for them.” 3 The LORD has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy. 4 Restore our fortunes, O LORD, like streams in the […] As far as clothes go, I would bring a few different sizes or just a lot of clothes. 🙂 I know our girls’ clothes didn’t fit at all and I went by the measurements they gave us. I am SO EXCITED for your family! It will be an amazing experience. Enjoy every minute! Oh and I LOVE that picture! Those berries look so yummy! beautiful post and Oh I am sure that little malnourished tummy of his will go down and be normal and that he will become so loved once he is in your arms :0) Give him one of your gorgeous smiles and that sweet boy will bond with his momma in flash 😉 How could he not like you? =) Anyone would be lucky to have you as a mama! Counting down the days with you dear friend…we will keep you in our prayers! After 24 hours of craziness trying to find the best deal—we booked our tickets! Unfortunately, we aren’t able to use our SkyMiles…but the cupcake fundraiser we did perfectly covers my ticket and Isaac’s…so we are good! My mom and my sister will be traveling with me to help with bottle making, picture taking and of […] I knew this day would come!!!! You have been ever present on my mind and in my prayers!!! Been missing you and all the updates, but excited to come back to see travel dates!!! All that waiting is coming to an end! Merci Jezi!!!! Blessed be the name of the Lord!!! ♥ That’s such great news! I can’t wait to see Isaac! Sooooooooooooooo happy for you!!! Okay, slightly jealous of this travel group, but since so many of my friends are going I expect lots of pictures of Malachi 😉 And maybe a little lovin from your mom and sister? I seriously am so so sooooooo excited to see Isaac in your arms!!! Read this. Got chills. Eye swelled. So HAPPY for you. Perfect plans from God. Such exciting news! It’s really official…..would love to hear what airline you decided on (just for future reference when we travel). What a sweet week the last week of June will be! CANNOT wait to see that little guy in your arms. oh how exciting! so happy for you! just think…before you know it he will be in your arms! Woohooo!! I’m hoping you’ll be able to blog from ET! (And hoping you just might get to hold my little guy while you are there too). This is CRAZY exciting! SO thrilled for all of you! Jenn Have I stated how incredibly excited I am for you???? WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Can’t wait to see him in your arms! Your husband is brave, and AWESOME!!! We are sooo excited for all of you- especially Isaac. He is coming home! i’m so so excited for you guys & for isaac! woohoooOO!! hang on little guy, you’re momma is comin’! 😀 hey there, I have been loving being blessed by seeing God’s power in each of your posts. I am so thankful to God that he’s using you and your family to be instruments of change for good in Isaac’s life. I love reading your blog (tho’ almost never comment, as I read it in a reader, tho’ would love to comment much more). I’m the one from Aussie-land who posed all those kid’s devotionals questions to you all those months ago, and they’re going great, thanks for the ideas. Well, now we’re back in Thailand where we’re missionaries, so I’m sending up prayers for you all from over here. God keeps on blessing! Tears in my eyes. Last looking at the stars last night I was wondering if Isaac sees the same stars …how blest this liitle one is to be coming home to your family. The love is strong because your trust and foundation is in Christ Jesus. my eyes are filled with tears!! your love for your 4 darlings is felt through each word you write!!! xoxo What wonderful news!!!! I get updates from your sister when I run into her, but now that school is over, it has been less frequently. How amazing that your baby boy will be home in just a few weeks. I will pray that your adjustment is as smooth as can be and that God provides the needed patience and stamina as you love this little one. Caleb was 9 months when we got him and he is still very fearful of strangers. The adjustment was a bit difficult, but after almost 4 months, he is doing beautifully. It is so wonderful to hear that Isaac is gaining weight…and also that he is fussy. 🙂 Really, I think that is such a good sign. Many times the Ethiopian caregivers mislabel “emotionally shut-down” for “happy and content.” The fact that he is voicing his opinion is very healthy I think. I can’t wait to see pictures!  Before our adoption journey, I really didn’t even know the blog world existed. I had a photography biz and updated my photography blog every week or so…but I had no idea the families you could connect with and how many of them would impact my life. I. Am. So. Thankful. I want to share a […] Oh my sweet friend – I was praying for you all night long. For peace, for your weekend to be incredible sweet and fly by, for a phone call early next week. And I love love love the pictures!!! Oh, how I wish I could “play” with you all! and hannah says “thank you” – she is feeling so much better today – Praise the Lord! Oh, Andrea – I found your blog through a blog, through a blog. Pretty amazing how we can all connect, and support one another without knowing each other. Wow. We have just begun the process, but I can only imagine the ache in your heart as you wait. Now that he is yours and you have to wait. It seems so crazy, but the day that you are united with your son, is going to be a day of dancing and singing in Heaven and on earth. I will pray right now for the news that we will all be waiting on, and that your travels and transitions would be safe and smooth. Sending you love from a Mother’s heart. I love the banner for Isaac! We just got your cupcake note in the mail yesterday – he is sooooo yummy! That smile melted my heart. Can’t wait for you to bring him home. I love seeing pictures of you with your family and friends. Your smile lights up the world, Andrea. I just love it and can’t help but smile back. I think the calm of the phone is precious ~ gives you time with your three babies and time for Frank for his first weekend away. He needs that before you travel. God is preparing you AND your family perfectly. In His Time Thy Will Be Done. Andrea, i just want you to know I’m praying for you and dear precious Isaac. I really admire you for doing what you’re doing and HOW you’re doing it 😀 Kudos to you, for surrendering it ALL to Him and helping others along the way :)) Love ya!! And praying for you! Definitely praying for your travel dates soon! WOW. Love that Becca, too. 🙂 And, yes, how cool is the blog world? Love how encouraging and inpsiring it is. 🙂 |
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I am very interested to hear how your attachment goes and what that looks like. I think it is wise of you to let family and friends know what that will look like. I worry that when we adopt it will be very hard to explain to family why we aren’t going to be passing the baby around at first.
A friend of ours had an adopted daughter with RAD. She was a preteen when they adopted her after 7 years in the foster care system. Their situation was a nightmare, and I understand why it’s so important to help your child attach.
Praying for you and will most definitely be reading daily (always) to keep up. Wishing you good health and rest before you leave very, very soon.
i always worry it will be difficult for our friends to understand that we’re not just going to be coming to hang out and taking Jai out of the house all the time when we get home. and that they can’t just come over to see him… we’re going to work very hard and trying to get them to understand that before we come home… i’m so glad you posted what you learned so far. it’ll be a great resource to me!
i think its great that your going to do that “cocooning” plan!
We are SO excited that you are leaving in only DAYS to bring Isaac home – YIPEE!!! – and that you found the attachment info helpful. Maybe we can cocoon together..guess that wouldn’t be cocooning though, would it? LOL So wonderful to be on this journey together as we bring little ones home. Give your family love from the Kelleys, and know we are praying for you!